Medical Assistant - Twain

The US Oncology Network • Paradise, NV

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Comprehensive Cancer Centers of Nevada (CCCN) is seeking a full-time Medical Assistant to join their team in the Las Vegas, Nevada area. This role involves working with physicians and providing care to patients within a successful healthcare organization. The Medical Assistant will assist physicians and clinicians with patient care duties in a clinical environment, promoting efficient patient flow and patient care during exams and procedures. They will also perform clinic support tasks, including clerical duties, answering phones, and maintaining physician schedules, while supporting and adhering to the US Oncology Compliance Program.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• 0-5 (+) years as a medical assistant or nursing assistant.
• Current BCLS (Basic Cardiac Life Support) certification is required.
• Some state regulations may require specific certifications to work as a Medical Assistant.

Nice To Haves

• A certificate of graduation from an accredited program for Medical Assistants is preferred.
• Phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Certified Medical Assistant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Escorts patients to and from exam rooms, physician offices, and treatment rooms as appropriate.
• Records patient data before each physician visit, including vital signs, height, weight, allergies, and medication changes.
• Obtains all necessary patient records as required by the physician before treatment or procedures.
• Prepares and stocks exam/treatment rooms and orders supplies as needed.
• Assists physicians with exams and procedures as requested.
• Administers subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, as delegated by RN or physician.
• Maintains all exam/treatment room disinfection protocols.
• Responds to patients’ calls as requested.
• Performs other administrative duties, typing, filing, faxing, reception, etc., as requested by supervisor or physician.
• Alerts nurse/physician of abnormal vitals, and any important information that was given by the patient.
• Collection of inbound meaningful use data. Flu documentation, initial height, and weight.
• Prints med list for the patient to review.
• Fill out disability forms.
• Schedule blood transfusions, therapeutic phlebotomies, ordering special tests (Oncotypes, Kras testing, EGFR (epidural growth factor receptor), Myraid, Paradigm, etc.).
• May enter orders under a provider’s direction and supervision.

Benefits

• excellent benefits
• a team environment
• professional development
• the chance to be part of a nationwide network dedicated to fighting the war against cancer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED